On Saturday afternoon Tomás Cubelli will become the 27th Puma to reach 50 caps. The Brumbies scrum half will reach the milestone mark as a replacement against South Africa in Salta. Cubelli has been selected behind Martín Landajo for the fixture. The Jaguares scrum half will earn his 58th cap and, in doing …
Read More »Argentina Unchanged for Salta Test
Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has named an unchanged side for Saturday’s home test against South Africa. Argentina will be out for revenge against the Springboks in Salta when Agustín Creevy leads out his players. Creevy is to again be joined by tighthead props Ramiro Herrera and Nahuel Tetaz …
Read More »Toulon Targeting Guido Petti
French source Midi Olympique is reporting that Toulon has made an offer to Guido Petti. Furthermore it has reported that the Argentine second-rower will indeed leave Los Jaguares in the coming days to be unveiled as Toulon’s latest signing. The contract is to be a two-year deal. This would mean that …
Read More »Creevy’s Road to 50 Caps
At the age of 31 Argentine Agustín Creevy will lead out Los Pumas in his 50th appearance on Saturday. He will do so at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, a new venue and city for the Rugby Championship. In his 22nd match as captain Creevy will become the 26th Puma to …
Read More »González Iglesias to Start for Pumas at 13
In a surprise move Santiago González Iglesias is set to start at outside center for Los Pumas. Head Coach Daniel Hourcade is to name the fly half in mid-field for the Rugby Championship opening round fixture against South Africa on Saturday. A fly half by trade, González Iglesias is to …
Read More »Argentina Confirm 26-man Roster for South Africa
Los Pumas Head Coach Daniel Hourcade has confirmed which 26 players will travel to South Africa for the opening round of the Rugby Championship. The finalized squad sees a reduction from 33. The players are to train for the final time in Buenos Aires today and will depart for Johannesburg tomorrow. The …
Read More »Brazil Seeks Place in Super Rugby in 2019
Rugby in Brazil has been expanding rapidly in recent years and is showing no signs of slowing down. This acceleration has now reached the point that Brazil seeks a place in Super Rugby in 2019. The country’s largest rugby-dedicated website, Portal do Rugby has confirmed that Agustín Danza, Confederação Brasileira de …
Read More »Up and Under
Up and Under is a weekly feature on Americas Rugby News which reviews the best and worst from games involving the Americas teams over the previous week. UP Canada Women’s 7s The Americas hopes of a women’s medal at Rio started with Brazil, Canada, Colombia, and the USA. Now, though, …
Read More »Australia Finalizes Rugby Championship Roster
Australian Head Coach Michael Cheika has finalized his roster for the Rugby Championship. Having named 36 players, the updated squad of 33 sees Nick Frisby, Luke Morahan and Toby Smith all released. The final roster sees a contingent of players back from France. Toulon backs Matt Giteau and Quade Cooper may yet …
Read More »Pichot’s Vision: RWC in Argentina, Jaguares Home, Clubs
In a radio interview with Raúl Taquini Agustín Pichot placed his cards on the table. The World Rugby Vice Chairman made it known that the future is one of great hope for a once isolated union. Hosting Rugby World Cup 2027 The former Pumas captain reaffirmed his desire for Argentina to host …
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